Head of Portfolio Management & Delivery

You’ll be at the centre of transformation strategy execution - supporting how change initiatives are selected, prioritised, sequenced, and delivered for maximum value. The role blends portfolio management, strategic planning, governance, and delivery oversight.

In this role, you’ll:

• Translate business strategy into a clear and prioritised transformation portfolio.
• Lead portfolio planning, governance and delivery oversight across multiple initiatives.
• Develop and maintain transformation roadmaps, balancing short and long-term priorities.
• Oversee investment planning, resource allocation and capacity management.
• Establish governance forums, reporting frameworks and decision-making processes.
• Monitor benefits, risks, dependencies and portfolio performance.
• Build trusted relationships with Partners, senior leaders and delivery teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across portfolio management and delivery practices.
• Support the successful integration of change across the business.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of project and delivery professionals., + With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
• We want you to be able to showcase your talent and to feel comfortable being yourself throughout the process. If there’s anything we can do to support you or make things more accessible, just let us know - you can tell us at any stage of the process.
• If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

This is a demanding role supporting a complex change and transformation portfolio in a fast-paced professional services environment. We’re seeking an experienced transformation leader who can bring clarity to complexity and successfully translate strategy into delivery.

In this role you’ll bring:

• Significant experience leading complex transformation portfolios.
• Strong portfolio governance, prioritisation and investment planning expertise.
• Experience delivering technology-enabled business change.
• Strong commercial, financial and benefits realisation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Experience managing risk, dependencies and delivery performance.
• Strong communication, facilitation and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on outcomes, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications such as MoP, MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent would be advantageous.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.
• An open, flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment here

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger - not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone., At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training - whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.